Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in Louisiana
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$57,240typical hospital bill
$9,370typical amount paid
$8,447–$12,007range paid across 6 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $57,240 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oaks Medical Center | Hammond | 11 | $84,340 | $8,447 | |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | Alexandria | 11 | $67,689 | $8,759 | |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | Lafayette | 32 | $37,388 | $8,944 | |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport | 29 | $46,790 | $9,796 | |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans | 15 | $39,348 | $11,787 | |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | Metairie | 20 | $73,883 | $12,007 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.